- Take 2 basted hexagons (the centre hexagon and one of the "petals") and, lining up the edges and points, place them right sides together.
- Thread a needle and knot the end of your thread.
- Insert your threaded needle under the seam allowance on one of the hexagons and come out right at the corner.
- Take a small stitch from one hexagon to the other hexagon, catching just the very edge of the folded fabric seam allowances. Do not stitch through the paper.
- Take a second stitch in the same place to secure your thread.
- Take another stitch approximately 1/16th of an inch from the previous stitch
- Continue taking stitches approx. 1/16th of an inch apart until you reach the end of the seam (the next corner).
- Take 2 stitches in the same place right on the corner of the hexagons to secure your line of stitching.
- Open out the hexagons and admire your handy work! Do not cut your thread.
- Place the next hexagon "petal" right sides together over the centre hexagon. Again, line up the edges and the corners.
- Repeat steps 3-9 again and attach the second "petal".
- Continue working your way around the centre hexagon adding "petals" until all 6 "petals" are attached to the centre hexagon.
- Once the centre hexagon has been surrounded by petals, you can remove the paper template from the centre hexagon. This will make it easier to stitch the petals together.
- Fold the flower rosette in half and line up the edges between 2 petals. Stitch these 2 petals together following steps 3-9 above.
- 15. Repeat until all the petals have been sewn together.
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